January 2025 - Michlib-l

Attention All College Football Fans
by Daniel Lodge 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Everyone - We have a great program coming up here at the Dearborn Library. - On Wednesday, January 29th at 6:30pm, We will be talking virtually with famed Sports Journalist Armen Keteyian about his new book *The Price: What It Takes to Win in College Football's Era of Chaos. * I hope you can join us either virtually or in-person. Please visit our Events page at our website dearbornlibrary.org. Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Job Posting: Adult Librarian (Full Time)
by Garrett Hungerford 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

The Redford Township District Library is seeking an enthusiastic and service-oriented Adult Librarian to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and delivering programs, providing reference services, and curating collections that meet the needs of our adult patrons. The ideal candidate will be passionate about community engagement and committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive library environment. Salary & Benefits - Salary range: $51,000 - $61,500 annually ($24.52 to $29.57 per hour), based on experience. - Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid for employees, 80% for dependents). - Retirement plan with 6.5% employer matching. - Generous paid time off, including holidays and a paid birthday. - The library encourages ongoing professional development and provides tuition reimbursement. - Additional benefits such as life insurance and disability coverage. How to Apply - Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by visiting rtdl.org/about/employment/. - Applications received by February 7th, 2025, will receive first consideration. Garrett Hungerford, Director Redford Township District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Redford, MI 48240 Phone: (313) 531-2640 Fax: (313) 794-9031 Email: ghungerford(a)rtdl.org Website: https://www.rtdl.org/ Schedule a Meeting: View Calendar <https://calendly.com/ghungerford>

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Applications Open for LM's Public Library Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building Cohort
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

Public Library Artificial Intelligence AI Capacity Building Cohort<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/financialmanagement…> Library of Michigan is working with The Galecia Group to provide an interactive capacity building series on AI for up to 24 public library staff members. Recommended participants are library staff who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in AI technologies in topics of particular interest to public libraries. Each session will include 60-90 minutes of instruction and at least 60 minutes of hands-on work using Galecia's PLAID (Public Library AI Demonstration) training platform. The AI Capacity Building Cohort Series includes five live, interactive, online sessions: * Bot-Builder Workshop: Participants will follow along as the instructor builds a simple, functional AI agent ("bot") during the webinar. Participants can optionally follow along to build their own simple bot. * Introduction to HuggingFace: HuggingFace is a global online repository of open source and open-model/-weights AI tools that can be customized, downloaded, and mixed. Participants will try some basic HF tools and learn how this platform can be used for AI tasks and training. * AI-Driven Community Engagement: Participants will use AI to plan a needs assessment survey, analyze patron and community feedback, and implement community-driven action items. * AI in the Archives: Participants will build an AI-based computer vision tool to analyze and catalog historical documents, photographs, and artifacts. * AI Hackathon: Focusing on participant projects. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF PARTICIPANTS To take part in the cohort, applicants must complete a prerequisite of the AI Video Training Series<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/pathway/80254> developed by the Galecia Group, which is available now in the LM Niche Academy, prior to the start of the Cohort sessions. Participants must commit to attending all five live, interactive sessions. In return, LM will cover the cost of program participation. To participate successfully in the live, online, interactive sessions, you will need internet access, a desktop or laptop computer with video and audio capabilities, and uninterrupted time. SCHEDULE: The cohort schedule is from March 2025 through May 2025 Session 1: March 13 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 2: March 27 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 3: April 10 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 4: April 24 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session 5: May 15 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. APPLY FOR THE COHORT * Application<https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8126902/Public-Library-AI-Capacity-Building-…> - Deadline to apply is January 31, 2025 * Agreement Form<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…> - Download, complete and upload in application as a pdf. Please contact Michelle Bradley BradleyM13(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BradleyM13@michigan.gov> or 517-335-1507 with any questions. Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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reminder: DigMichNews award application deadline
by Marsh, Carrie 24 Jan '25

24 Jan '25

This is a friendly reminder of the January 31, 2025 application deadline for the Clarke Historical Library's annual competitive grant program to digitize a Michigan newspaper and host it in the DigMichNews database<https://digmichnews.cmich.edu/>. Read about the application requirements and apply online<https://www.cmich.edu/research/clarke-historical-library/services/digmich-n…>. The Clarke's Digital Michigan Newspaper Grant program is supported by the Robert and Susan Clarke Endowment, with additional funding partly provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library of Michigan and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). Carrie Marsh (she/her) Director, Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University

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CD Kwik cases
by Don Priest 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

We have several boxes of Kwik single CD security cases to give away. Each box contains several dozen cases (exact counts not available). Please respond with your RIDES code if you would like some. Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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Formalwear Swap Changing Rooms
by Heather Pacheco 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Hi, all. If your library has held a formalwear/prom dress sharing/swap event, can you share with me what you came up with for changing room setup (both what worked and what didn't)? Thanks! -- *Heather Pacheco* (she/her) Community Relations Specialist, Plymouth District Library 223 South Main Street | Plymouth, MI 48170 734-453-0750 <callto:734-453-0750> ext. 242 | plymouthlibrary.org <https://webmail.tln.org/plymouthlibrary.org>

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MI PR Group recording
by Kelly Rembert 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Thanks to all that joined today's MI PR Group meeting - the recording is up at: https://youtu.be/08JlcVM_Z5k. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Looking ahead we have a special guest on Tuesday, December 19 - Storm Kopitsch from Fowlerville District Library for #LibraryTikTok: Libraries Take Over Tiktok. Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) December 19, 2022 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Only Two Days Left to Apply for the Community Webs Cohort!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Apply<https://form.jotform.com/243255441503146> by January 25th! Community Webs Michigan Cohort 2025 * Do you want to preserve and provide access to local history? * Are you interested in learning about web archiving? * Have you ever considered a community archiving project, but don't know where to start? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Community Webs Michigan Cohort 2025<https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/michigan/> may be the right learning opportunity for you! The Internet Archive’s Community Webs<https://communitywebs.archive-it.org/> program is partnering with the Library of Michigan to provide tools, support, training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to public libraries, historical societies, museums, community archives, and other cultural heritage organizations across the state of Michigan who are engaged in preserving and providing access to local history. About the Community Webs Michigan Cohort Project The Library of Michigan is promoting participation in this project to develop a cohort of representatives from cultural heritage organizations across Michigan. This cohort will complete a training and professional development program focused on preserving and providing access to local history through web archiving, digital preservation, and community archiving. The program will include asynchronous training and virtual cohort meetings. At the end of the training, participants will begin a web archiving, digital preservation, and/or community archiving project that they intend to work on for the remainder of the program. They will receive free access to tools (including the Archive-It web archiving service and Vault digital preservation service), technical support, and mentorship over the course of the project period. The program will culminate in a presentation of the projects in October 2025. Eligibility Any community-focused organization engaged in preserving and providing access to Michigan history is eligible to participate. This may include public libraries, historical societies, history museums, and community archives. Program Timeline * December 1, 2024 through January 25, 2025: Application period open * February 1, 2025: Accepted applicants are notified * February 2025: Cohort Kickoff Meeting and Digital Preservation Training * March 2025: Web Archiving Training * April 2025: Community Archiving Training * May 2025: Individual projects begin * May 2025-September 2025: Work on individual projects * October 2025: Project reporting and showcase Application To apply, complete this application form<https://form.jotform.com/243255441503146> by January 25, 2025 More Information For more information, contact communitywebs(a)archive.org<mailto:communitywebs@archive.org> Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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One Seed, One State Registration is Open
by Pam Quackenbush 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Hello! The MI Seed Library Network is happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 One Seed, One State initiative. Our selection this year is 'Little Finger' baby carrot. Our first biennial vegetable selection, baby carrots are easy to grow, even in containers. Seed saving is more of a challenge, but it is also an opportunity for educating gardeners and expanding their skills. The seeds will ship beginning late February through March, which will allow plenty of time to publicize the program before planting time begins in April and May. Each library will receive a bulk packet with enough carrot seeds for 60 packets. It is totally up to each library how many packets you want to distribute. Fewer packets = larger portions. You will receive digital files for the poster, brochure, seed packet labels, and instructions by email when the seeds ship. Preview the color poster at https://miseedlibrary.org/?page_id=389 Libraries provide their own seed packets and printed materials for the program. Please note the following: In order to sustain this ever-growing program we desperately need volunteers to share the load. This year you will have the option on the registration form to volunteer to become a co-op captain. Co-op captains will take responsibility for receiving a bulk packet of seeds for each participating library in their co-op and forwarding them to the registered libraries through their co-op’s library delivery. This should speed up the delivery process immensely since I can only send out a limited number each week working alone. We will see how it works this year as we decide the fate of this program moving forward. I will reach out to volunteers as soon as the majority of registrations have arrived. Individual seed libraries please register using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJMtlZis1P6WqqBrdZsM28Q0FJBnti2ws… Some library systems prefer to receive and handle OSOS materials for their branch seed libraries at a central location. You receive enough seeds so each branch has enough for 60 packets. If this works for you, please have one designated person apply for all the branches using the following registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRlA3FTvXBM_aH1MchwNac-yrmyRTYeeI… If you have multiple branches but you want each branch to handle their own One Seed, One State materials, have each branch register as an individual seed library. Thank you for reading this lengthy email. Please forward it to anyone you feel should have this information. As always, please direct your questions to info(a)miseedlibrarynetwork.org. Our apologies for cross posting as we roll out this information to various listservs and mailing lists in an effort to reach all interested parties. Thank you for your interest in the MI Seed Library Network's One Seed, One State! Pam Quackenbush MI Seed Library Network -- Pam Quackenbush Lyon Township Public Library (LTPL Grows!) 27005 Milford Road South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-8800 ext 617 pquackenbush(a)ltpl.org

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Job Posting: Full Time Youth Services Librarian
by Lucy Fluture 23 Jan '25

23 Jan '25

Cromaine District Library in Hartland, MI is hiring a full-time Youth Services Librarian. Position: Full time; 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours Reports to: Youth and Teen Services Manager Wages: MLS Librarian: $25 /hour (or more depending on qualifications) Currently enrolled MLS student: $21/hour (or more depending on qualifications) SUMMARY: Cromaine’s Department of Youth & Teen Services is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, organized individual with a strong commitment to public service focusing on services to children. An ideal candidate should be creative, have an awareness of youth literature and popular reading trends, and be excited to grow, learn, and share knowledge in a team-based environment. This Librarian is a core member of the Youth Services team and works daily reference desk shifts in the Youth department, in addition to collaborating with the team to provide general services and resources. Deadline for applications: 4pm Thursday, February 6, 2025 Please see our employment page (https://www.cromaine.org/employment) for more information and the employment application and instructions. Lucy Fluture she/her (see mypronouns.org for more information) Youth and Teen Services Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library (810) 632-5200 ext. 114

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